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Introduction
| Last updated: 03.02.06 |
This booklet focuses on blood tests called viral load and CD4 counts. These tests are crucial in helping you decide when to start treatment, and to monitor the effects of your treatment. This booklet is not intended to replace discussion with your doctor about your treatment or test results. However, it may help you to decide what questions to ask your doctor about any course of treatment you may be considering.
acknowledgements
Edited by Michael Carter.
Sixth edition 2006
NAM is grateful to the funders of this booklet series:
NHS London HIV Consortium and Elton John AIDS Foundation
Thanks for the assistance of:
Dr Fiona Boag
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London
Dr Ray Brettle
Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Professor Janet Darbyshire
Medical Research Council, Clinical Trials Unit, London
Dr Martin Fisher
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
Henry Grahame-Smith
Roy Kilpatrick
Professor Clive Loveday
Royal Free Hospital, London
Lisa Power
Terrence Higgins Trust, London
Dr Ian Williams
Mortimer Market Centre, London
Dr Mike Youle
Royal Free Hospital, London